56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir
FairMarion County, Indiana · 01.10 MI E of Raceway RD · Structure no. 4900037
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,262
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,262 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,108 by 2039. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir carry?
About 20,262 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 56th ST over Eagle Creek Reservoir?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.